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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,038.25 and 960,340.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,038.25 and 960,340.50 is: 2,049,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,038.25 : 960,340.50 = 960,340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,038.25/960,340.50 = 960,340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,038.25x = 960,340.50 × 960,340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,038.25x = 922,253,875,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,253,875,940.25/450,038.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,278.87

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